DHA is one of the posh neighbourhoods of Karachi. It is a well-planned locality in the city comprising a robust infrastructure. Residents here enjoy a family-friendly suburban living while sending their children to some of the top schools in DHA Karachi.
According to Zameen’s buying trends, Defence secured the first position in the list of the most popular areas with houses for sale in Karachi, as of April 2019.
While living in DHA, one can benefit from a lot of neighbourhood amenities. For instance, talking about DHA Karachi schools, there are many excellent facilities in the area offering quality education and state-of-the-art facilities to students.
Most of the famous schools in DHA Karachi have been serving residents from across the city for decades. If you are interested in sending your child to an institution located in the area, check out the popular names listed below.
7 Most Popular Schools in DHA Karachi
- Bay View
- The C.A.S. School
- DHA Model School
- British Overseas School
- Froebel Education Centre
- Haque Academy
- Education Bay
Bay View
A school with adequate education standards, Bay View started its operations in a small, rented facility in the area of Clifton. With increasing demand and popularity, the school was relocated to DHA Karachi in a proper campus.
With Matriculation and O Levels systems, the school offers quality education to students belonging to pre-primary, primary, junior and senior standards. Activities focusing on the development of physical, mental and social skills of a child regularly take place at the institution.
They have community service training and projects for Class IX students as well as environmental initiatives with WWF and Sindh Wildlife. The management of Bay View has hired some of the most qualified staff to educate students. All these features make it a popular school in DHA Karachi among parents.
Location: SL-3, 12th Street, Off Khayaban-e-Shaheen, Phase VIII D.H.A.,
Karachi, Pakistan
Curriculum: Matriculation and O/A Levels Education Systems
Type: Co-education
Campus Facilities: Sports area, activity area, library, computer and science labs.
Contact: +92-21-35857257-60 (Pre-Primary and Primary Section) / +92-21-35854083-85 (Junior and Senior Sections)
The C.A.S. School
Another very famous school in DHA is The C.A.S. School. This educational facility was originally opened in 1981 in the locality of PECHS Karachi, on main Tariq road. The school has a 14-year programme, starting from playgroup to O Levels.
Emphasizing on the objective of schooling beyond the classroom, the C.A.S. School has come up with a variety of learning modules including the learning programmes of Western Europe languages.
Seminars, study trips, sports, music and student-exchange programme are organized on a regular basis. All these activities allow the pupils to develop skills outside the classroom.
Location: 205 Saba Avenue, Phase 8, D.H.A
Curriculum: Matriculation and O/A Levels
Type: Co-education
Facilities: Wheelchair-accessible, audio-visual room, library, sports area, activity area, seminar room, day care, science and computer lab
Contact: 021-35251491-93
DHA Model School
Providing quality education from over four decades, DHA Model School took off in 1978 as a primary education institution in the Phase 4 DHA Karachi. Today it provides quality education to thousands of students living in surrounding areas.
Known as the “Mother-Institution,” DHA Model School housed other famous educational institutions in the area like DHA College for Women and Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed (SKBZ) College for several years before they got their own separate campuses.
Annual events, sports competitions and other various types of learning and extra-curricular activities are organized here. Currently, students in DHA Model School can get enrolled in Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior and Senior sections.
Location: 66, 4th Commercial Lane, Commercial Avenue, Phase 4, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
Curriculum: Matriculation and O/A Level Education Systems
Type: Co-education
Facilities: Sports area, library, activity area, auditorium, swimming pool, science and computer lab
Contact: (021) 35800582
British Overseas School
Only a few-minutes’ drive from Shahbaz and Sehar Commercial Area, British Overseas School easily qualifies as one of the best DHA Karachi schools for parents in proximity to their homes. Since its inception as a non-profit organization in 1958, this institution has been educating children of foreign and expatriate families.
In 2000, British Overseas School started giving admission to the locals. Since then it has been expanding its curriculum and extra-curricular activities. This educational institution in DHA Karachi provides students with experienced facility trained from the UK and top-notch facilities.
Location: 7/8, 14 Lane, Khayaban-e-Hilal, Phase 7 Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
Curriculum: O/A Level Education System
Campus Facilities: Activity Area, Music Room, Playground, Library, Science and Computer Lab.
Type: Co-education
Contact: (021) 35842307, 35343324
Froebel Education Centre (FEC)
Froebel Education Centre was established in the year 1991. The management of the school was only focused on offering education to students of kindergarten, primary and junior sections. However, in 1998, they added a senior section, which made Froebel Education Centre a comprehensive school providing education from pre-primary to secondary levels.
The education model followed in this school emphasizes on the areas of physical, social and personal development of a student. In addition to nurturing pupils, Froebel also has an in-house training facility for its teaching staff that was established in 2008. “It also functions as a provider of trainee teachers through its fourteen week certificate course that encompasses a range of critical skills and knowledge essential for teachers,” states the school’s website.
Many activities, competitions and events are organized by Froebel Education Centre all year round. The best part is that the management requires active participation of both parents and students. Therefore, if you’re planning to enroll your child in FEC, make sure to keep up with all the updates and instructions issued by the school. There’s no room to slack off.
Location: Main Saba Avenue, Off Khayaban e Iqbal, Phase 8, DHA Karachi
Curriculum: O/A Level Education System
Campus Facilities: Sports area, activity room, library, science and computer laboratories.
Type: Co-education
Contact: 0321 7771661
Haque Academy
Established in 1977, Haque Academy was started as a pre-primary school set up known as Mrs. Haque Nursery. Over the course of time its popularity has increased, making it one of the top schools in DHA Karachi. Haque Academy now offers education to students of the pre-primary, primary, junior and senior sections.
The management of Haque Academy effectively focuses on both education curriculum and extracurricular activities, based on the advanced and modern learning techniques. All such features are intended for physical and personal grooming of a child. Different types of events, competitions and campus activities are organized in Haque Academy all year round.
Location: 209-A 32nd Street, Phase VIII, DHA
Curriculum: O/A Level Education System
Campus Facilities: Art room, audio/video room, creative arts auditorium, robotic, computer and science laboratories
Type: Co-education
Contact: (021) 35251511-3
Education Bay
Education Bay is one of the most popular schools in DHA Karachi, offering quality academics and extracurricular activities. Students belonging to pre-primary, primary and secondary standards can get enrolled in this very famous educational institution in DHA.
Other noticeable features of the education model followed at Education Bay include the regular organization of workshops and programmes on subjects like time management, student counselling and English language fluency.
Field trips, sports tournaments, competitions and many other types of events take place at Education Bay throughout the year, providing an extraordinary experience to both students and parents.
Location: 98 Zulfiqar Ave, Zone B Phase 8, Defence Housing Authority, Karachi
Curriculum: O/A Level Education System
Campus Facilities: Audio/visual room, library, classroom lockers, sports area, art room, science and computer laboratories
Type: Co-education
Contact: (021) 35251511-3
The aforementioned names are some of the most famous schools in DHA Karachi. But, before you send your child to school, let them make the most of their summer break with these fun filled activities.
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*Images used in blog have been taken from the Official Facebook pages of the Bay View, DHA Model School, The C.A.S School, British Overseas School, Froebel Education Centre, Haque Academy and Education Bay.
